Dragonaut

[DMINGW00TISAWSOME]

This seems a lot like a cross between a fighter and a beastmaster ranger... but seems great.

 

[chronoplasm]

OK, two ideas:

1) New name: Dragon Knight.

2) Different types of companions to choose from:

Drake Swarm
Kobold Swarm
Wyrmling
Troglodyte

What do you think?

 

[Omnifarious Grey]

I think multiple choices for the companion is ok, but I personally see the class fairing better to stick with the dragon companion only.

 

[chronoplasm]

Just wanted to see what you would say.

Okay, so heres some powers ripped straight from the Monster Manual...

Dragon Knight's Protection Dragon Knight Class Feature
At-Will. Martial
Immediate Reaction
Trigger: An adjacent enemy attacks your dragon companion.
Effect: Make a basic attack against the attacking enemy as a free action.


Frightful Presence Dragon Knight Attack 1
Encounter. Martial, Fear
Standard-Action.
Close burst 5
Target: Enemies in burst
Attack: Charisma vs. Will
Hit: The target is stunned until the end of your next turn, and it takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).

Luring Glare Dragon Knight Utility 2
At-Will. Martial, Charm
Minor-Action
Ranged 10
Attack: Charisma vs. Will
Hit: Slide the target charisma modifier squares.

Dragon's Fury Dragon Knight Attack ?
Encounter. Martial, Weapon
Standard-Action
Target: One or two creatures.
Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.
Secondary Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.
Special: If you hit a single target with both attacks, you may make a basic attack against the target as a free action.

 

[Omnifarious Grey]

Just wanted to see what you would say.

Okay, so heres some powers ripped straight from the Monster Manual...

Dragon Knight's Protection Dragon Knight Class Feature
At-Will. Martial
Immediate Reaction
Trigger: An adjacent enemy attacks your dragon companion.
Effect: Make a basic attack against the attacking enemy as a free action.

not bad, might want to make either a feature for a path or a utility

Frightful Presence Dragon Knight Attack 1
Encounter. Martial, Fear
Standard-Action.
Close burst 5
Target: Enemies in burst
Attack: Charisma vs. Will
Hit: The target is stunned until the end of your next turn, and it takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).

this is too good to be a level 1 power that is an encounter. Stunned is too powerful a condition to inflict right away at low levels even without damage. I suggest making this a higher level power, maybe a daily that deals damage and is probably a smaller burst.

Luring Glare Dragon Knight Utility 2
At-Will. Martial, Charm
Minor-Action
Ranged 10
Attack: Charisma vs. Will
Hit: Slide the target charisma modifier squares.

make this an encounter and possibly pull instead of slide.

Dragon's Fury Dragon Knight Attack ?
Encounter. Martial, Weapon
Standard-Action
Target: One or two creatures.
Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.
Secondary Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.
Special: If you hit a single target with both attacks, you may make a basic attack against the target as a free action.

7th level encounter perhaps, but otherwise looks good.


Keep up the work. I suggest focusing on getting the basics of the class done first, such as class features and the likes. Powers you can get done with once you figure out the basics so that you can compare them with other classes.

 

[chronoplasm]

Thanks!

Well, I do have a rough idea for the features:

Dragon Companion (pick an element)
Raise Dragon Ritual
Dragon Knight's Protection
Elemental Resistance (pick an element)

 

[Omnifarious Grey]

I suggest writing it up, similar to a typical class. This way you will really get into the idea and it will start being down together so that you could post the whole thing and get some feedback.

 

[chronoplasm]

How is this starting to look?

Dragon Knight
A newborn wyrmling has taken a liking to you. You teach the baby dragon everything you know as it accompanies you on your journeys. It has taught you quite a few tricks as well.

Armor: Cloth, Leather, Hide, Mail, Plate
Weapons: Simple melee, simple ranged, military melee

Skills: Intimidate. Choose two from this list at level 1:
Athletics, Arcana, Dungeoneering, Healing, History, Nature

Bonus Language: Draconic.

Hit Points: ???
Healing Surges: ???

Features:

Elemental Resistance
At level 1, choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. You have resistance 10 + Constitution modifier to the chosen type.

Dragon Knight's Protection Dragon Knight Class Feature
At-Will. Martial
Immediate Reaction
Trigger: An adjacent enemy attacks your dragon companion.
Effect: Make a basic attack against the attacking enemy as a free action.

Raise Dragon
You can use the Raise Dragon ritual, even if you do not have the ritual caster feat.

Dragon Companion
At level 1, you get a Wyrmling companion.

Wyrmling Statistics
Ability Scores: Str 16, Con 12, Dex 6, Int 12, Wis 6, Cha 14
Size: Medium'
Speed: 6 squares, 4 flying (clumsy) (cannot fly when mounted)
Defenses: AC 12 + level, Fortitude 14 + level, Reflex 10 + level, Will 12 + level
Hit Points: 14 + 6 per level
Attack Bonus: Level +4
Damage: 1d6
Melee Basic Attack: Bite; level +4 vs. AC; 1d6 + Strength modifier damage.
Breath Weapon: Encounter; close blast 3; level +3 vs. Reflex; 1d6 + Strength modifier damage of the type chosen for your elemental resistance.
Trained Skills: Intimidate

 

[Omnifarious Grey]

Not too bad so far. You might want to look into fighter or ranger for hp/healing surges. I would also look over the resistance you get, I was thinking you could scale the resistances up based on tier, just a thought.

I would also start thinking up two different builds for the class for people to choose from.

 

[Trooper Maximus]

Am I the only one who thinks this is way too powerful?

Elemental Resistance
At level 1, choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. You have resistance 10 + Constitution modifier to the chosen type.

I mean this here by it's self is ridiculously overpowered for 1st level. Plus the intimidation factor of a humanoid commanding a DRAGON!

Maybe it is just me but if I were DM'ing I wouldn't let anyone pick this due to balance issues.